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William Stratford was transported on the Mary, departing 28th Aug 1821 and arriving 23rd Jan 1822 with 176 passengers.
Built 1811, Ipswich,England 361 tons. 1817 Journey On Monday arrived the ship Mary, Capt. ORMON, from Calcutta, with merchandize—Passengers, Captain FAITHFUL and Lieut. HAMILTON: this vessel has brought 6 male prisoners from India, destined for Port Jackson; to which place it is expected she will sail to-morrow. Hobart Town Gazette, 24 May 1817. Ship News. On Thursday arrived from Calcutta, via Derwent, the ship Mary, Captain Ormon, with a various cargo. -Passengers from Calcutta, Captain Faithfull and Lieutenant Hamilton:-The Mary sailed from Calcutta the 23d of February, and left the Pilot the 1st of March. Sydney Gazette, Sat 7 Jun 1817. -------------------------------------------------- Convicts who sailed on the 'Mary' direct from Ireland - 1819 & 1836 - are currently being listed, incomplete data to date.
Mary (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 100 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Tas Record. CON13-1-2Image163. Letter from F. Goulburn, Colonial Secretarys Office, 16 Feb 1822, to Lieut. Gov. Sorell, VDL. I have the honor to inform you that the undermentioned persons have permission to take the Convict Servants mentioned to Van Diemen’s Land. Viz: Thos. Walker Esq. D A C G - Wm Stratford, Wilts Ass, 2 July 1820, Life Wm Roberts, Sussex, Q.S. 4 May 1821, Seven years. Jas. Weavers, Suffolk, City of Bury St Edmunds Ass. 31 Mar 1821, Life. All per Mary (2)
William Stratford, was 34 years old when convicted of a felony. Colonial Secretary Papers: STRATFORD, William. Per "Mary" 1822 Feb 16: Thomas Walker permitted to take Stratford, his servant, to Van Diemen's Land (Reel 6008; 4/3504A p.443) 1/1/1822: Arrived VDL per 'Nereus'. William was 4'11¾" tall, brown hair, grey eyes. 1830 Muster: Assigned to T. Barclay Esq. 1832 Muster: Colonial conviction, Launceston QS 10/9/1832. 11/9/1832 Launceston Advertiser: William Stratford, convicted of stealing one gun, value £2, the property of Edward Austen - sentenced to be trtansported for 7 years. 1832 Muster: Public Works 1833 Muster: Public Works 1835 Muster: Assigned to Mr. Jn. Easton. 1838: TOL - Felony - Committed for trial - William Stratford was indicted for maliciously maiming a cow the property of George Pyle. Verdict— Not Guilty. 29/4/1843: CP 16/2/1852: There is a death listed for William Stratford, aged 66, died at Launceston.